French Bread Rolls

By margiekyle

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c warm water
• 1 TBSP active dry yeast
• 2 TBSP white sugar
• 2 TSP vegetable oil
• 1 TSP salt
• 4 c bread flour

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from justapinch.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

To the yeast mixture, add the oil, salt, and 2 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.